fools
word · lemma: fool
/ˈfuɫz/
foolz
/fˈuːlz/
foolz
Definition
People who are not wise and who often make silly or poor decisions. It can also be used humorously or insultingly, depending on the tone.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a noun plural of 'fool'. Stronger and more direct than 'silly people'. Often appears in expressions like 'make fools of themselves' and 'only fools would do that'. Be careful: calling someone 'fools' can sound harsh unless clearly playful.
Spanish: tontos - neciosPortuguese (BR): tolos - bobosPortuguese (PT): tolos - parvosChinese (Simplified): 傻瓜 - 蠢人Chinese (Traditional): 傻瓜 - 蠢人Hindi: मूर्ख - बेवकूफ़Arabic: حمقى - أغبياءBengali: মূর্খরা - বোকারাRussian: дуракиJapanese: 愚か者たちVietnamese: những kẻ ngốc - bọn ngốcKorean: 바보들Turkish: aptallarUrdu: بیوقوف لوگIndonesian: orang bodoh - para bodoh
Example Sentences
The fools laughed at the wrong answer.
basic
Only fools ignore good advice.
basic
We were fools to trust him.
basic
We'd be fools to say no to that offer.
natural
They made fools of themselves at the party.
natural
Don't let those fools waste your time.
natural